"The Mended Lute" (1909) director D. W. Griffith starring Florence Lawrence
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"The Mended Lute" is a short Indian drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of three of our stars: actress Florence Lawrence, actor Arthur Johnson and cinematographer Billy Bitzer.
Rising Moon (Florence Lawrence) is separated from the man she loves when her father gives her away to a wealthier suitor. She manages to escape captivity and reunites with her man, but they have to flee by canoe on wild river rapids chased by the enemy.
Directed by
D.W. Griffith
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring
Florence Lawrence, Owen Moore, James
Kirkwood, Arthur Johnson
Distributed by
Biograph Company
Release date
August 5, 1909
Country
United States
Running time
8 m.
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